Canada raises age of consent to 16 - GoFuckYourself.com

fuzzylogic · 06-22-2006, 06:14 PM

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CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) -- Seeking to crack down on sexual predators in the era of the Internet, Canada's government brought in legislation Thursday that would raise the legal age of consent for sex to 16 from an unusually young 14.

Justice Minister Vic Toews said changing the law will bring Canada's standards into line with those in several other countries, and he complained Canada's relatively low age of consent has attracted sexual criminals from more restrictive countries.

But the proposal, first outlined in April, will also allow youngsters to have consensual sex with people up to five years older or younger, even if that means one partner is aged 14 or 15.

"Our goal in this legislation is not to criminalize teenage youth who may be involved in sexual activity with their peers," Toews told reporters in Ottawa. "It is to make the law more effective in protecting vulnerable young people from adult sexual predators."

Consent standards vary around the world in terms of age, gender and sexual orientation. In most U.S. states, the age of sexual consent is at least 16 and in some cases -- Arizona is one example -- it is as old as 18.

Toews predicted that the move would find broad support among Canadians, with police forces across the country and with lawmakers from all political stripes.

However, some advocacy groups, including the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health, have already expressed concern about changing the law in this way.

The federation, formerly Planned Parenthood, has said there is no evidence that raising the age of consent will improve protection for young people, and warned it may discourage young people from seeking out birth control options or other assistance.

Toews introduced legislation in the House of Commons Thursday, the last day of proceedings before Parliament's summer break, so debate will start only after Parliament resumes on September 18.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americ...eut/index.html

The Ghost · 06-22-2006, 06:18 PM

I advocate it should just be raised to 62.

Bdiddy · 06-22-2006, 06:19 PM

wtf 14?!?

was it that age in all of the provinces?

fuzzylogic · 06-22-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BluewireBrian

wtf 14?!?

was it that age in all of the provinces?

apparently
why?
u feel like u missed something?

V_RocKs · 06-22-2006, 06:48 PM

16? should go higher...

Lance69 · 06-22-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluewireBrian

wtf 14?!?

was it that age in all of the provinces?

There are conditions though. It's not like an 20 year old could bang the 14 year old. It's dependant on both of the ages in question as well as sexual history.

DaddyHalbucks · 06-22-2006, 06:57 PM

Makes some sense...

Thurbs · 06-22-2006, 07:23 PM

thought it was like if ur 17 in canada u can bang a 14, if ur 18 u can bang 16, 21 and up, the girl has to be 18?

GatorB · 06-22-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance69

There are conditions though. It's not like an 20 year old could bang the 14 year old. It's dependant on both of the ages in question as well as sexual history.

Oh ok only a 19 year old then.

"But the proposal, first outlined in April, will also allow youngsters to have consensual sex with people up to five years older or younger, even if that means one partner is aged 14 or 15."

Dagwolf · 06-22-2006, 07:25 PM

I hope I can still have sex with my wife, I've got 13 years on her.

Tdog · 06-22-2006, 07:26 PM

At least they can drive now.

madawgz · 06-22-2006, 07:37 PM

it was 14 before???.......thats something i didnt know

GatorB · 06-22-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagwolf

I hope I can still have sex with my wife, I've got 13 years on her.

Are you 26 or younger?

06-22-2006, 06:14 PM	#1
fuzzylogic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: buffalo, las vegas. icq: 285808879 Posts: 4,796	Canada raises age of consent to 16 quote: CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) -- Seeking to crack down on sexual predators in the era of the Internet, Canada's government brought in legislation Thursday that would raise the legal age of consent for sex to 16 from an unusually young 14. Justice Minister Vic Toews said changing the law will bring Canada's standards into line with those in several other countries, and he complained Canada's relatively low age of consent has attracted sexual criminals from more restrictive countries. But the proposal, first outlined in April, will also allow youngsters to have consensual sex with people up to five years older or younger, even if that means one partner is aged 14 or 15. "Our goal in this legislation is not to criminalize teenage youth who may be involved in sexual activity with their peers," Toews told reporters in Ottawa. "It is to make the law more effective in protecting vulnerable young people from adult sexual predators." Consent standards vary around the world in terms of age, gender and sexual orientation. In most U.S. states, the age of sexual consent is at least 16 and in some cases -- Arizona is one example -- it is as old as 18. Toews predicted that the move would find broad support among Canadians, with police forces across the country and with lawmakers from all political stripes. However, some advocacy groups, including the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health, have already expressed concern about changing the law in this way. The federation, formerly Planned Parenthood, has said there is no evidence that raising the age of consent will improve protection for young people, and warned it may discourage young people from seeking out birth control options or other assistance. Toews introduced legislation in the House of Commons Thursday, the last day of proceedings before Parliament's summer break, so debate will start only after Parliament resumes on September 18. http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americ...eut/index.html

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